Latest Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania Stories
HARRISBURG, Pa., Sept. 29, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As flood recovery continues and the number of affected residents visiting the Department of Environmental Protection's regional offices on weekends declines, the Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, and Norristown, Montgomery County, offices will be closed on the weekend. Residents who need water test kits or wish to drop them off for sampling are still encouraged to visit the regional offices during regular weekday business hours as well...
WILKES-BARRE, Pa., Sept. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Every parent knows just how quickly their babies and toddlers outgrow their gear - which might explain why they don't like to wait for their online purchases to arrive. With that in mind, online retailer BabyAge.com is expanding its distribution capabilities to serve parents across the country even better. President Joseph C. Sponholz today announced the opening of the company's new West Coast distribution center, at a ribbon-cutting ceremony...
Maternal & Family Health Services, Inc. announces its 40th Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors and Community Luncheon will take place on Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at The Woodlands Inn & Resort in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Nationally recognized medical correspondent Dr. Holly Atkinson will speak at the Community Luncheon. MFHS is also seeking nominations for the Rose Allan Tucker award, which will be presented at the Annual Meeting. Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania (PRWEB) August...
WILKES-BARRE, Pa., Aug. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Even in areas of Pennsylvania where there is no Marcellus Shale natural gas production taking place, the industry is creating jobs, Lt. Governor Jim Cawley said today during a tour of Cleveland Brothers Equipment, a distributor of Caterpillar vehicles, parts and service. "Natural gas is already providing thousands of jobs for Pennsylvania. You can see it right here at Cleveland Brothers. They may not be drilling here, but jobs are...
Family Fun Day of Competition, Music, Food & Networking at PNC Field to Benefit Boy Scouts of America Northeast Pennsylvania Council Summer Camper Program Scranton, PA (PRWEB) July 07, 2011 Edwards Business Systems (EBS) and Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta) are teaming up to present the First Annual EBS Derby Day at PNC Field, home of the Scranton/Wilkes Barre Yankees. The event will take place on Saturday July 16th from 11a to 4.30p; and all proceeds...
CHICAGO, July 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Premier Basketball League announces its latest addition to their new regional play model in professional basketball. Team Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, PA has been approved and have established their venue for the 2012 season. The new team will be playing their home games at the recently remodeled 2500 seat Lackawanna College Union Center. "We are extremely excited to bring a team to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre next season. The Premier Basketball League brings...
Family-owned Dental Distributor Opens Distribution Center in Reno, Nevada Pittston, PA (PRWEB) June 20, 2011 Manifest destiny. In modern business terms it means answering the call to take your company nationwide. Today, as Benco Dental, the full-service dental distributor, opens the doors of its fifth distribution center in Reno, Nevada, it answers this call and accomplishes its dream of gaining nationwide status. Benco Dental has been family-owned for more than 80 years. The move to...
Multimedia News Company Expanding Its Local Search Initiatives Leesburg, VA (PRWEB) February 21, 2011 The Wilkes-Barre Publishing Co., a multimedia company and the leading publisher of daily and community newspapers, and interactive information platforms in Luzerne County and throughout northeastern Pennsylvania announced today the expansion of its local search Internet initiatives through an agreement with ImmersiFind, Inc. "We are adding a new local search application to our family of...
HARRISBURG, Pa., Oct. 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- An information-technology company will expand its operations in Pennsylvania and create 30 high-paying jobs with its opening of a new office in Wilkes-Barre, the Department of Community and Economic Development announced today. OPTiMO Information Technology plans to open a 5,000-square-foot office in downtown Wilkes-Barre, purchase new equipment and provide extensive employee training. The project will also retain 30 existing positions....
HARRISBURG, Pa., April 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Charles W. Olsen Jr., 39, of Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, was found guilty today of illegally killing a 707-pound bear over bait during the 2009 hunting seasons, and ordered to pay fines and restitution of $6,800, plus court costs, according to Pennsylvania Game Commission Wildlife Conservation Officer (WCO) Vic Rosa, of Wyoming County. District Judge Carl Smith, of Tunkhannock, found Olsen guilty of unlawfully killing a bear, for which...
